Digital Download Thursdays

Relive the glory days of the NES with two Virtual Console games from Nintendo: Star Tropics and its sequel, Zoda’s Revenge. As Mike Jones, you’re on a quest to rescue your uncle on a mysterious tropical paradise. There are plenty of traps to avoid and enemies to vanquish as you explore the vast dungeons that wait. I’ve never played the sequel, but the original was a fun romp back when it came out. Gameplay is reminiscent of the Zelda series, although movement is a bit more methodical. At only $4.99, it’s definitely worth a go if you’ve never tried it before.

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For the rest of this week’s digital downloads and sales, check out the official press release below!

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Virtual Console on Wii U

StarTropics – In this much-loved NES game, step into the shoes of Mike Jones, a teenage star pitcher from Seattle who has come to the tropics to visit his famous archeologist uncle, Dr. Jones. After being told that his uncle has been abducted, Mike begins a perilous quest in order to rescue him and figure out the mysterious plot behind his disappearance.

Zoda’s Revenge: StarTropics II – Adventurer Mike Jones is back and embarking on a journey through time and space. Mike’s mission is to save seven mystic Tetrads, while facing the avengers of his foiled foe, the evil Zoda. Decipher codes, solve mysteries and battle dragons with heroes of days gone by. Mike won’t stop until Zoda is history!

Nintendo eShop sales:

Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 7.

Fire Emblem Fates – Map Pack 2 DLC – Across dimensions, other versions of the Hoshidan and Nohrian children are under attack. Born and raised in the Deeprealms, these fledgling warriors must now rise up to save themselves and their parents as they unravel the mystery of their adversaries. In this six-map series for the FireEmblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest games, units leveled up in the main game cannot lend support. Devise a strategy using a fresh team and reap the rewards, but only if all of your units survive. You can receive all six maps as they are released by purchasing Map Pack 2 for only $7.99.

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop on the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console.